OUR CHARGE... As stated in O.C.G.A. 15-5-24, under the supervision and direction of the Judicial Council, the Administrative Office of the Courts shall per- form the following duties: (1) Consult with and assist judges, administrators, clerks of courts, and other officers and employees of the court pertaining to matters relating to court administration and provide such services as are requested; (2) Examine the administrative and business methods and systems employed in the offices related to and serving the courts and make recommendations for necessary improvement; (3) Compile statistical and financial data and other information on the judicial work of the courts and on the work of other offices related to and serving the courts, which data and information shall be provided by the courts; (4) Examine the state of the dockets and practices and procedures of the courts and make recommendations for the expedition of litigation; (5) Act as fiscal officer and prepare and submit budget estimates of state appropriations necessary for the maintenance and operation of the judicial system; (6) Formulate and submit recommendations for the improvement of the judicial system; (7) Perform such additional duties as may be assigned by the Judicial Council; and (8) Prepare and publish an annual report on the work of the courts and the activities of the Administrative Office of the Courts. Vince Harris Associate Director 404-657-1770 harrisv@aoc.courts.state.ga.us Randy Dennis, CPA, CGFM Chief Accounting Officer 404-651-7613 dennisr@aoc.courts.state.ga.us Kevin Tolmich Budget Officer 404-463-3822 tolmichk@aoc.courts.state.ga.us Ann Sampson Administrative Assistant 404-656-5169 sampsona@aoc.courts.state.ga.us Monte Harris Payroll Officer 404-656-6691 harrism@aoc.courts.state.ga.us Kathy Garland Account Manager 404-463-6383 garlandk@aoc.courts.state.ga.us Al Frazier Accounts Manager 404-463-2891 fraziera@aoc.courts.state.ga.us Nicole Joyner Accounting Technician 404-463-0237 joynern@aoc.courts.state.ga.us Nola Oliver Supervisor, Accounts Payable 404-651-8706 olivern@aoc.courts.state.ga.us David Gilliland Accountant 404-657-2923 gillilad@aoc.courts.state.ga.us ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE OF THE COURTS 244 Washington Street, S.W. Atlanta, GA 30334 www.georgiacourts.org Financial Administration, Budget Management, & Personnel Services The Administrative Office of the Courts is charged with con- tributing to the efficient and orderly administration of Georgia's judicial system. The Financial Administration Division The Financial Administration Division provides an integrated program of budget planning, accounting, asset management, contract/grant management, and payroll maintenance for the judicial branch of Georgia's government. It also provides accurate and timely financial data to the judicial, legislative, and executive branches as well as other constituents. The division is made up of three units: Budget, Accounting, and Personnel. The Budget Unit The Budget Unit prepares and presents state judicial branch budgets, monitors budget performance in judiciary programs and the AOC, distributes funding to the court consistent with allocations determined by the Legislature and maintains fiscal reports on the courts. This unit works closely with all court entities on issues related to budgets. The Accounting Unit The Accounting Unit maintains the fiscal records for several judicial groups: Judicial Council Council of Juvenile Court Judges Council of Superior Court Judges Institute of Continuing Judicial Education Judicial Administrative Districts Judicial Qualifications Commission Georgia Office of Dispute Resolution Indigent Defense Council Georgia Courts Automation Commission It processes vendor invoices, travel claims, court fee revenue, and grant reimbursements for all of these entities. It monitors expenditures and produces expenditure reports to assist the judicial entities served with budget planning and to ensure that expenditures are consistent with Generally Accepted Accounting Procedures (GAAP). The Personnel Unit The Personnel Unit maintains employee records, processes personnel action request forms, manages payroll adjustments and disbursements, and assists employees with all changes relating to flexible benefits. Comments The Fiscal Division constantly strives to provide superior service in all facets of our business. This section is designed to provide valuable feedback from you, so that we may continue to change and better serve your needs. How would you rate the professionalism of the Fiscal Division? Excellent Average Poor How accessible is the Fiscal Office by telephone or mail? Excellent Average Poor How would you rate the courtesy of the Fiscal Division? Excellent Average Poor Rate the extent the fiscal office was able to help solve your problem. Excellent Average Poor Comments Name: Address: Optional Information Phone: Please send your comments to: Administrative Office of the Courts Finance Division 244 Washington Street, S.W. Atlanta, Ga 30334 or fax 404-463-6780